Rowing Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

For those into boat racing, few sports are as historic and timeless as rowing. While its popularity surged with its first appearance in the Olympic Games at the turn of the 20th century, many rowing clubs around the world had been established more than 100 years prior. But even before it took the modern world by storm, it was firmly entrenched in ancient history, starting with the Egyptians, thus making it one of the longest established sports still practiced in competition. Because of it, between its expansive history, famous locales, famous athletes and terminology, it provides a plethora of potential names for those who love the sport almost as much as they love their dog.

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Rowing Inspired Dog Names in Pop Culture

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Anubis

Ok, so Anibus isn’t a rowing name, but it certainly claims much of the same origins. Rowing has been traced back centuries and is believed to have been common to the ancient Egyptians who used their waterborne crafts to navigate the Nile River, one of their most useful forms of transportation. In turn, they also used it for funerary boats, which were designed to symbolically carry the departed towards the afterlife.

Although ancient Egyptians were well-known for their close relationships with felines, there is still much to be said about how the culture embraced canines as well. Domesticated dogs were represented in various ways from as far back as 4000-4500 BC and they held numerous positions within the culture. Outside of being companion animals, dogs also served as hunters and guards to both civilians and royalty, many of their duties, dynamics and features known from the names that were marked into their leather collars such as “Brave One”, “Good Herdsman”, “Reliable” and “Antelope”. Many were even buried with their dogs, who were also mummified.

Unfortunately, because of the age and degradation of the original images, it’s nearly impossible to tell what breed they were, many looking closest to what is called the modern day Pharaoh.

But it seemed that breed type was significantly less important than individual responsibility and many figures still arose in the era, one of the most important of which was Anubis, the god of mummification and afterlife, his image complete with an iconic mix of a dog/jackal’s head. In Egyptian culture, Anubis was extremely important. He not only adorned many burial sites throughout the Egyptian kingdom, but was believed to protect the bodies of the deceased, as grave robbing was not uncommon to the times.

But just as important as the guardian of graves was Anibus’ duty to accompany the deceased into the afterlife. As mentioned above, the ancient Egyptians sent funerary boats down the river, their bodies covered by a canopy on top of which stood Anibus himself. Because of the dog’s loyalty and the frequency of finding jackals near burial sites, the god was adopted to perform this primary duty.

Of course, this was also not the only time a dog-related figure graced Egyptian boats. Over time, as the civilization spread, many of these dogs accompanied explorers and traders, making their way both east and west of modern day Egypt. Eventually, they ended up with the Phoenicians, some of the most successful traders of the time in the world, who then used many of the dogs as trade chips throughout the ancient world.

Rowing Inspired Dog Name Considerations

When attempting to come up with an apt rowing inspired name for your dog, start by putting together a list of some of your dog’s most prominent traits and features, from their breed origin to their looks, quirks and personality. Once you’ve done so, compare it to our list and see if any qualities match up.

For instance, if you have a dog that always seems to be barking orders at you, the name Coxswain would be perfect. For a dog that always spins in circles in one direction when they’re excited, the names Port and Starboard might work well. For a dog that’s particularly good at swimming, the names Scull or River would be solid choices. If they’re a good swimmer and fast on top of it, the name Regatta would be suitable, as would any name of a famous rower on the list (or off it for that matter as well). For a Molossus type dog who also boasts some serious history in their origins, the names Amenhotep, Aeneas, Doggett and Leander would be perfect.

There are plenty of directions you can go from boat part names that match a feature of their looks, technique names that match some element of their habits or even just matching them up with a famous location or regatta name. All you have to do is get your mental oars in the water to get started.

Male Rowing Inspired Dog Names

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Stern

The back of the boat

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Port

The right side of the boat (forward-facing) or left side for the coxswain

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Hull

The thin and somewhat fragile main part of the boat

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Deck

Compartments used for trapping air to prevent tipping and increase flotation

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Gunwale

The top outer edge of a boat

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Ribs

The perpendicular supports in the hull

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Tracks

Guides for the seat wheels

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Rigger

The arm attached to a boat's exterior used for holding the oars

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Oarlock

The "U" shaped piece that holds the oar

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Blade

The blade of an oar, the main source for drive/power

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Rush

As in rushing the slide, a mistake where a missed catch shifts the rower's weight

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Wash

As in washing out, which is pulling the oar out of the water before completing a proper stroke

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Crab

When a rower's oar gets stuck in the water at the finish of a stroke

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Coxswain

The one on the stern giving orders and steering

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Crew

What rowing is often referred to as in the United States

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Thames

A famous river that holds historical races

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Leander

After the Leander Club, the world's oldest public rowing club

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Narragansett

After the Narragansett Boat Club, one of the oldest in the United States

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Canal

Often the location of rowing events

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Legs

Highly useful in rowing and help to produce power

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Stroke

The repetitive rowing action from start to finish

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Outrigger

Part of the mechanism used to support the oars

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Amenhotep

The Egyptian warrior renowned for his oarsmanship

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Waterman

Professional rowers

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Arrow

Like the Star Club, the Arrow Club was a historic boat club in London

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Bumps

A style of single-file race

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Redgrave

After Steve Redgrave, who took gold in five consecutive Olympic Games

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Boron

After Kathrin Boron, a 4-time Olympic gold medalist

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Pinsent

After Matthew Pinsent, who won 10 world championship golds

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Beresford

After Jack Beresford, who, before Redgrave, held the record for most consecutive gold medals

Female Rowing Inspired Dog Names

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Bow

The front of the boat

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Starboard

The left side of the boat (forward-facing) or right side for the coxswain

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Keel

A support structure that runs down the center of the boat's hull

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Collar

The piece attached to the oar's sleeve that keeps it in place

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Clam

The plastic piece that helps adjust the oar's location

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Feather

Rotating the oar so it's parallel with the water

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Sky

As in skying, which is coming to the catch with the blade too far above the water's surface

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Puddle

Made when the blade escapes/releases from the water

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Egypt

The origin of rowing

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Shell

Another name for a boat

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Scull

Another name for an oar

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River

Where many rowing events take place

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Fisa

The international governing body of rowing

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Regatta

A boat race

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Sweep

As in sweep rowing, where every rower has one oar they control with both hands

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Catch

The start of a stroke

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Aeneas

The Trojan hero who assembled rowing to pay tribute to his father

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Doggett

The oldest rowing event in the world

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Tyne

A popular river in the UK used for rowing events

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Monarch

After the Monarch Club, Eton College's historic boat club

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Isis

After the Isis Club, a historic boat club of Westminster

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Star

After the Star Club, a London-based boat club for amateurs

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Lipa

After Elisabeta Lipa, a Romanian rower, the most decorated in Olympic history